Terms & Conditions
DareGreatThings.org
Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy
Terms of Service for Saint John Institute’s Website, DareGreatThings,org.
Effective Date: August 20, 2024
Thank you for visiting Saint John Institute’s website, DareGreatThings.org. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, online store and membership features, including any purchases made and membership subscriptions. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of use, website disclaimer, and Privacy Policy.
By using this website, you signify your acceptance of these terms and conditions of use. For the purposes of these terms and conditions, “Us”, “Our” and “We” refers to DareGreatThings.org and “You” and “Your” refers to you, the client, visitor, website user or person using our website.
- Membership
1.1 Membership Benefits: Membership benefits include those listed on the “Subscriber” page of the DareGreatThings.org website.
1.2 Membership Fees: Membership fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. By purchasing a membership, you agree to pay the specified fee for the selected membership period.
1.3 Automatic Renewal: Memberships may renew automatically unless canceled prior to the renewal date. You authorize us to charge the membership fee using the payment method provided.
1.4 Cancellation and Refunds: You may cancel your membership at any time, but refunds are subject to our discretion and the terms specified at the time of purchase.
- Online Store
2.1 Products: Our online store offers products for sale that support the mission of DareGreatThings.org and Saint John Institute. These products may include merchandise, apparel, and other items related to our charitable activities.
2.2 Product Descriptions: We strive to provide accurate descriptions and images of our products. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions or other content on our website are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
2.3 Pricing: All prices are listed in US dollars. We reserve the right to change prices for products displayed at any time, and to correct pricing errors that may inadvertently occur.
- Orders and Payments
3.1 Order Acceptance: Your placement of an order constitutes an offer to purchase products. We may accept or decline your order for any reason.
3.2 Payment: Payment is required at the time of order placement. We accept major credit and debit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. We use third-party services for payment processing (e.g. payment processors). We will not store or collect your payment card details. That information is provided directly to our third-party payment processors whose use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy. These payment processors adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of payment information.
The payment processors we work with are:
- Stripe – Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://stripe.com/us/privacy
- WooCommerce – Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://automattic.com/privacy/
3.3 Shipping: We use third-party services for product processing & distribution (e.g. payment processors). Shipping costs and delivery options will be provided at checkout. Prices are listed in USD and are subject to change due to international currency exchange rates. Shipping costs are nonrefundable. Customers are responsible for any customs fees for their country.
We aim to fulfill and ship orders promptly, but shipping times may vary depending on location and product availability. Neither DareGreatThings.org nor any product processing & distribution partners are responsible for any delays by UPS, USPS, FedEx, or any other shipping company.
The processing & distribution partners we work with are:
- 5 Stones – Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://www.weare5stones.com/privacy
3.4 Digital Products: Digital products are not eligible for refund since they are delivered via Internet download. If you would like to order the hard copy of a product after receiving the digital download, you will pay full price.
- Returns and Refunds
4.1 Return Policy: We accept returns of unused and undamaged products within fourteen (14) days of delivery. Please contact us at [email protected] to initiate a return.
4.2 Refunds: Once your return is received and inspected, we will notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If approved, refunds will be processed to the original method of payment.
- Intellectual Property
5.1 Ownership: All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is the property of Saint John Institute or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You are not permitted to reproduce the documents, information or materials on the website for the purposes of sale or the use by any third party. In particular, you are not permitted to republish, upload, transmit electronically or otherwise distribute any of the materials, documents or products that may be available for download from time to time on this website. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: you may print or download to a local hard disk extracts for your personal and non-commercial use only; and you may copy the content to individual third parties for their personal use, but only if you acknowledge the website as the source of the material using proper MLA Citation for a website:
Author’s Last Name, First Name
“Title of Web Page.” Website Name,
Day Mo. Year, URL. Accessed Day Mo. Year.
5.2 Use of Content: You may not use our trademarks, logos, or other proprietary graphics without our express written permission.
- Limitation of Liability
6.1 Disclaimer: To the fullest extent permitted by law, DareGreatThings.org absolutely disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose. DareGreatThings.org gives no warranty that the documents, goods or services will be free of errors, or that defects will be corrected, or that our website or its server is free of viruses or any other harmful components.
While we, at all times endeavor to have the most accurate, reliable and up-to-date information on our website, we do not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the result of the use of any document, product, service, link or information in its website or as to their correctness, suitability, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.
The applicable law in your state may not permit these exclusions, particularly the exclusions of some implied warranties. Some of the above may not apply to you but you must ensure you are aware of any risk you may be taking by using this website or any products or services that may be offered through it. It is your responsibility to do so.
6.2 Limitation of Liability: In no event shall DareGreatThings.org and Saint John Institute be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our website, subscription to memberships, or the purchase of products. This includes your use or reliance on any third-party content, links, comments or advertisements. Your use of, or reliance on, any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable.
It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific, personal requirements. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Links to Other Websites
DareGreatThings.org may from time to time provide on its website, links to other websites, advertisements, and information on those websites for your convenience. This does not necessarily imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval or arrangement between DareGreatThings.org and the owners of those websites. DareGreatThings.org takes no responsibility for any of the content found on the linked websites.
The DareGreatThings.org website may contain information or advertisements provided by third parties for which DareGreatThings.org accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any information or advice provided to you directly by third parties. We are making a ‘recommendation’ only and are not providing any advice nor do we take any responsibility for any advice received in this regard.
- Governing Law
8.1 Jurisdiction: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
- Changes to Terms
9.1 Modification: We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Please check these terms regularly prior to using our website to ensure you are aware of any changes. If you choose to use our website, then we will regard that use as conclusive evidence of your agreement and acceptance that these policies govern your and our rights and obligations to each other.
- Whole Agreement
These terms and conditions represent the whole agreement between you and DareGreatThings.org concerning your use and access to DareGreatThings.org website and your use and access to the documents and information on it. No other term is to be included in this agreement except where it is required to be included by any legislation of the United States or any State. All implied terms except those implied by statute and which cannot be expressly excluded are hereby expressly excluded.
- Contact Us
11.1 Questions: If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Saint John Institute’s website, DareGreatThings,org
Effective Date: August 20, 2024
Thank you for visiting Saint John Institute’s website, DareGreatThings.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our online store, and participate in our membership programs.
- Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment information when you place an order or subscribe to any memberships on our website.
1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system to improve our website and understand how visitors use it.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Use of Information
2.1 To Provide and Manage Services: We use the information collected to fulfill orders, process payments, provide membership benefits, and communicate with you about your account.
2.2 Marketing Communications: We may send you periodic emails about our products, events, and fundraising activities. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
2.3 Analytics and Improvements: We may use non-personal information, without any reference to your name, to analyze trends, administer our website, track user movements, and gather demographic information to improve our services.
- Sharing of Information
3.1 Service Providers: We may share your Personal Information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments and membership subscriptions and benefits, or delivering products to you. These service providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
3.2 Third Parties DareGreatThings.org does not and will not sell or deal in personal or customer information.
3.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
- Data Security
4.1 Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
4.2 Payment Security: We use secure payment processors for online transactions, and we do not store your payment information on our servers.
- Your Rights
5.1 Access and Control: You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information, subject to legal requirements. You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities and to receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
5.2 Withdraw Consent: If you have previously consented to receiving marketing communications from us, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
- Children’s Privacy
6.1 Children Under Eighteen (18): Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of eighteen (18). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under eighteen (18). If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under eighteen (18) without parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
- International Transfers
7.1 Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, where our service providers are located. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of information to these countries.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
8.1 Modification: We may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised policy on our website with an updated effective date. Please check these terms regularly prior to using our website to ensure you are aware of any changes. If you choose to use our website, then we will regard that use as conclusive evidence of your agreement and acceptance that these policies govern your and our rights and obligations to each other.
- Contact Us
9.1 Questions: If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at [email protected].
9.2 Verification of Identity Any questions or queries sent to us through our website must include your full name and contact phone number as we will seek to verify your identity in certain cases as required U.S Online Privacy Laws.